Nepal · Nepal
August
Second peak monsoon month — conditions essentially identical to July.
Avoid
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Nepal — see the full ranking below.
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High
27°C
Low
19°C
Rain
345mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Nepal
Weather
Low
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in August
- ↑The rice terraces of the Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, and the Annapurna foothills reach their most visually perfect state in August: freshly planted paddy fields in brilliant electric green, the mountain terracing following the contours of the hillsides at every elevation, and the monsoon mist creating a layered landscape that is Nepal's most photogenic agricultural scene
- ↑Krishna Janmashtami (August, date varies): the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna brings the Patan Durbar Square temple complex to life with an overnight celebration; the festivities at the Krishna Mandir in Patan are among the most visually spectacular of any Hindu festival in Nepal
- ↑Budget accommodation at minimum rates: Kathmandu and Pokhara offer their cheapest available rooms in August, and independent travellers who specifically want to explore the Kathmandu Valley's cultural circuit (temples, museums, craft workshops) without trekking or mountain views find August a very affordable base
What you sacrifice
- ↓Rain conditions are essentially identical to July: 345mm versus 370mm is not a meaningful difference, and the fundamental limitations on outdoor activity, mountain visibility, and road reliability apply equally to August
- ↓The mosquito population peaks in August — the combination of standing water, warm temperatures, and high humidity creates optimal conditions; malaria and dengue fever risk (both present in Nepal's terai lowlands, not in Kathmandu or the mountains) peaks in August; consult a travel health clinic before visiting
- ↓Many experienced trekking guides and high-altitude Sherpa teams are resting between the spring and autumn seasons in August — the supply of experienced guides for any adventurous activity is at its lowest, and those planning any autumn trek should make guide and porter arrangements before arrival
How August compares to October (best month)
| Factor | August | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 10 |
| Value | 8 | 4 |
| Crowds | 9 | 3 |
August in other destinations
Lisbon (26.5°C)Barcelona (28.6°C)Tokyo (32.1°C)Bali (29.9°C)Santorini (26°C)Paris (24.3°C)New York (27.7°C)Marrakech (35.8°C)Amsterdam (21.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (30.4°C)Bangkok (31.5°C)Istanbul (28°C)Vienna (25.9°C)Seoul (29°C)Dubrovnik (28.5°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.9°C)Kyoto (33.7°C)Phuket (31.3°C)Cape Town (17.2°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (18°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (33°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (33°C)Chiang Mai (31°C)Miami (33.3°C)Florence (31.8°C)Queenstown (9°C)Madrid (35.2°C)Porto (27°C)Edinburgh (19°C)Copenhagen (22°C)Budapest (28°C)Kraków (24°C)Tbilisi (31°C)Palawan (30°C)Hanoi (32°C)Osaka (34°C)Goa (30°C)Cusco (20°C)Buenos Aires (15°C)Mykonos (30°C)Zanzibar (26°C)Sri Lanka (30°C)Costa Rica (25°C)Cancun (32°C)Krabi (32°C)Athens (33°C)Seville (36°C)Cartagena (31°C)Siem Reap (31°C)Havana (32°C)Split (30°C)Taipei (34°C)Kuala Lumpur (32°C)Valletta (32°C)Ho Chi Minh City (32°C)Hawaii (31°C)Cappadocia (32°C)Dominican Republic (32°C)Jamaica (33°C)Tanzania (23°C)Seychelles (26°C)Jordan (36°C)Azores (27°C)Bora Bora (26°C)Los Angeles (28.5°C)Cairo (38.2°C)Kenya (24°C)Jaipur (32.8°C)Las Vegas (40.1°C)San Francisco (18°C)Madeira (28°C)Vancouver (23.3°C)Muscat (38.5°C)Lima (17.2°C)Cinque Terre (29°C)Kotor (32°C)Tel Aviv (32°C)Santiago (15°C)Bogotá (19°C)Bruges (22.4°C)Penang (32.3°C)Lombok (30.4°C)Cape Verde (29.5°C)Fez (37.2°C)Kerala (29°C)Kigali (26°C)Hong Kong (31°C)Oslo (23°C)Auckland (14°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Nepal, not across destinations. Methodology →